Episode 96: The Guy Who Ran the Chicago Marathon in Heels 👠

Curtis Hargrove is the first Canadian to join the Finish Lines & Milestones podcast. When I saw a video of Curtis running Chicago in heels I knew I had to meet him. During this episode, sponsored by Pure Fuel and Cure Hydration, we talk about: Where Curtis is from in Cold Lake, Alberta, Canada (recording during extreme -49°F conditions) His work as a derrickhand on a service rig with 12-14 hour shifts How he completed the Chicago Marathon in red high heels - not his first time in elevated footwear That he'll only run in heels again if using Sneex (Sara Blakely's running shoe heels) for Run DV Out of Town at Chicago 2025 How he's completed 310 marathons since starting at age 15 His fundraising of $50K honoring his grandfather and Terry Fox Surviving a dangerous party scene period before reclaiming himself by running across Canada in 2012 Walking 185 miles in 10 days wearing 4-inch heels just two weeks after his Canada journey, raising $15K for YWCA Why he's participating in the 2025 Boston Marathon for the Boston Bulldogs Running Club supporting addiction recovery DONATE HERE His 2025 plans: 3 marathons across 3 countries within 13 days and 5 of 7 World Major Marathons.. and a 100 miler... and more! Attempting a 100-mile race while intoxicated, running 7 hours before DNF'ing, and seeking redemption this October What his training and nutrition regimen involves When he won $6K playing Guitar Hero This is a SandyBoy Productions podcast.